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Jwala Heri Market Hood Guide - West Delhi's Retail Therapy

Jwala Heri market is one of the busiest markets in Delhi and also one of the most labyrinthine. This is the place that you must turn to for all your apparel needs and sister concerns. This market is one of those typically unorganised Delhi shopping hubs, where you have to look closely for what you need, because there’s just too much to choose from! This market is best explored with time on ones hands and money in ones pocket. You can find more information about Jwala Heri here. The nearest metro station is Paschim Vihar West.

FOOD AND DRINKS

Prem Fruit Juice

What: Fresh Fruit Juice and jaljeera soda {also called Rimjhim}

Where: Inner lane of Jwala Heri market

Timings: 8am – 9pm

Price: INR 100 for two {approx.}

Kumars Sweet Shop

What: Sweet shop that does ghevar in various flavours and namkeens. They also have lots of milk and ghee based mithais.

Kiran Sweets and Caterers

What: Known for their gulab jamuns, barfis and rasgullas, they also have efficient catering services.

Where: 24/4, Jwala Heri Market

Timings: 8am – 11pm

Price: INR 150 for two {approx.}

Contact: 011 2525 4720, +91 9810480744,

PK Shoppe

What: Bakery serving cakes, pizzas, pastries, sandwiches and breads.

Where: 4, D/3, Ch. Kishan Chand Shopping Complex

Timings: 11am – 10pm

Price: INR 200 for two {approx.}

Contact:011 25257555, +91 9811402299

Frontier Bakery

What: Bakery that does mouthwatering naankhatais and biscuits. You can also order namkeens in bulk.

Where: Shop 18, 1st Floor, Ch. Kishan Chand Shopping Complex

Timings: 10am – 10pm

Price: INR 200 for two {approx.}

Contact: +91 8130590634

PS: The market is as huge as it is mazelike. But, we can promise you some out-of-the-world amritsari chaap and spicy gol gappas. The streets also have hawkers peddling mirchivadas, daal vadas and pakore. The area is best experienced via exploration and surprisingly, we discovered churan shops inside the market that sell after mints at throwaway prices.

LIFESTYLE

Jagdamba Dupatta

What: A tiny shop that does dyeing of various fabrics and stocks tie and die dupattasand other dress material.

Where: 5/15, Jwala Heri Market

Timings: 9.30am – 8pm, Closed on Wednesdays

Price: INR 60 onwards

Contact: +91 9212361013, 011-25268081

Aarti Laces

What: Stocking laces of every kind, this is a seamstress’ delight, with stocks of dress material and fancy buttons.

Where: Wz-5a, Shop No-1,2, Krishna Bazar, Jwala Heri market

Timings: 9am – 11pm

Contact: +91-9818717869

Arora Textiles

What: Best known for making luggage and pillows out of old clothes and dress materials.

Where: Wz-13, Gopi Ram Complex

Timings: 9.30am – 6.30pm

Contact: +91-9311244103, +91 9313324526, +91-11-25286194

SK Traders

What: A franchise of Hindware, they have every imaginable sanitary requirement, and also do repairs for patrons.

Where: WZ 11, Jwala Heri Market

Timings: 10am – 8pm

Price: On request

Contact: +91 9818058870, 011-25260977, 011-25267938

Bharat Traders

What: This is the local go-to spot for all suiting and shirting needs. They will also have jeans if you’re looking for locally made, durable ones.

Where: Shop No. 1, 2 & 3, WZ-10, Jwala Heri Market

Timings: 11am – 9pm

Price: On request

Contact: 011 2525 6455

Shree Radhey Laces

What: Dealing in everything tailoring related from buttons to laces to threads, this is your stop for anything embroidery centric.

Where: WZ-19A/11, Sarthi Complex, Jwala Heri Market

Timings: 11am – 9pm

Contact: 099108 04111

GK Fashions

What: A boutique that retails sarees and bridal fashion, you can also order something specific and it’ll be arranged.

Fashion Street

Bombay Art Gallery

What: This is our recommended place for getting all your accessories and cosmetics. It is a large store that has a multitude of clips, scrunchies, bands and more.

Where: Shop 45-46-47, Ch. Kishan Chand Shopping Complex

Timings: 11am – 9pm

Contact: 011 9990786787

Adhuna – House of Suits and Sarees

What: The name says it all. The patrons around West Delhi flock to this store for all their salwar-kurta needs.

Where: No-4d/6, Ch. Kishan Chand Shopping Complex

Timings: 10.30am – 8.30pm

Contact: +91-9811155993, 09810966006, +91-11 25268562, 011 25259264

MM Arts

What: The home decor specialist, they stock everything from art prints to fountains. Decor and lighting needs are fulfilled here perfectly.

Where: Shop No. 19, 23 G.F Ch. Kishan Chand Complex

Timings: 10am – 11pm

Price: On request

Contact: 011 6640 3727

Kapoor Jewellers

What: Out of the many jewellers that have set up shop here, Kapoor is known for its bridal jewellery.

Where: 27, Ch. Kishan Chand Shopping Complex

Timings: 10am – 9pm

Price: On request

Contact: 011 2525 5564, 011 65544625

Note: This market will provide you with everything from tie and dye stores to bridal fashion. This is a large and chaotic place that does have a method to its madness, in the form of tiny lanes full of nameless stores. The place has decor stores, fashion stops, jewellery shops and stores for everything that a household could possibly need {like bedding, luggage, curtains and more}.

CULTURE

Rajesh Stationers

What: A stop for stationery and office supplies, they also stock all kinds of papers and specific school text books.

Where: 4a/3, Jwala Heri Market

Timings: 11am – 9pm

Price: INR 20 onwards

Contact: 011 2525 9098

Sai Book Store

What: They have books on law, medicine, religion, engineering and also your books from NCERT. This is one store that will also take in your old school books.

Where: Wz 95, Shop No-31, Matke Wali Gali

Timings: 10.30am – 9.30pm

Price: On request

Contact: +91-9210859547, 09899912456

Ankit Stationery

What: Stationery that goes beyond the ordinary like white boards and art material; they also offer binding services.